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Eastern bluebird gathers nesting material in The Villages
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (39+ words) This excited eastern bluebird is so eager to build a new nest that it fills its beak to the brim with nesting material each time, wanting to complete its nest in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!...
Eastern bluebird delivers breakfast in The Village of Bradford
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (55+ words) In The Village of Bradford, after spending most of the morning meticulously perfecting their nest, this eastern bluebird went hunting for breakfast. Before long, he returned with a plump, delicious catch and tenderly offered it to his mate, so the…...
Young hawk ducks as crow swoops overhead near Turtle Mound
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (43+ words) Near the Turtle Mound Executive Golf Course in The Villages, this young red-shouldered hawk wasn't sure what was zooming overhead, so it instinctively ducked to get a better look and assess the situation before reacting. Thanks to Julie Walfield for…...
Green heron snatches dragonfly at Fenney Springs
1+ week, 3+ day ago (31+ words) This beautiful green heron takes time out to grab an appetizer at Fenney Springs Nature Trail before continuing to watch for his main fish dinner. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!...
Gopher tortoise makes a rare and lively appearance in The Villages
1+ week, 4+ day ago (54+ words) Villages-News. com While this surprisingly energetic gopher tortoise is rarely seen in The Villages or elsewhere, it's certainly a welcome sight watching it forage and scurry along in search of tasty shoots of grass and such. Thanks to Julie Walfield…...
Eastern bluebird finds breakfast near Lake Okahumpka
1+ week, 6+ day ago (33+ words) This lucky eastern bluebird knew he had picked the right spot to dine when his breakfast was buzzing both above and all around him near Lake Okahumpka. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!...
Little blue heron shows off breeding plumage in The Village of Chitty Chatty
2+ week, 3+ day ago (96+ words) This very handsome little blue heron, with his wind-blown feathers, looks especially dashing to prospective nestmates this mating season in The Village of Chitty Chatty. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing! This very handsome little blue heron, with his wind-blown…...
Tricolored heron enjoying the shade at Fenney Nature Trail
2+ week, 4+ day ago (125+ words) It often seems as if the beautiful tricolored heron doesn't have a worry in the world. An alligator and a tricolored heron are seen enjoying an evening at the springs at the Fenney Nature Trail. Thanks to Sam Boatman for…...
Green heron shows off vibrant colors at Fenney Springs
2+ week, 6+ day ago (72+ words) This beautiful green heron was seen displaying its vibrant colors as delighted visitors used their cameras and binoculars to get an "up close" view at the Fenney Springs Nature Trail. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing! This beautiful green heron…...
Black-crowned night heron spotted along pond in The Village of Collier
3+ week, 2+ day ago (72+ words) A black-crowned night heron stands quietly along the water's edge in The Village of Collier, its reflection visible in the calm pond as it waits patiently for prey. Thanks to Cindy Farkus for sharing! A black-crowned night heron stands quietly…...